The Black Tulip

Autori

• Alexandre Dumas

Parametri

• 292 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Amore
• Classici
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Relazioni

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of political turmoil, the narrative centers on Cornelius van Baerle, an aspiring tulip grower whose ambition is to cultivate the elusive black tulip. His peaceful aspirations are shattered when he is imprisoned, leaving him to rely on the daughter of the prison warden for hope and companionship. The story intertwines themes of ambition, love, and resilience as Cornelius navigates the challenges of his confinement while pursuing his dream, which holds the promise of a substantial reward from the Horticultural Society of Haarlem.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023